Tag: riots
UK riots halted by communities, police but country remains on alert
LONDON: British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday…
Southport: Explained: Why are people protesting in the UK? What sparked the outrage?
A wave of riots and protests has erupted across the United Kingdom, fueled by misinformation and tension surrounding immigration issues. The unrest was sparked by…
British police brace for fresh riots and counter protests
LONDON: British police braced for further anti-Muslim and anti-migrant riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law firms across…
‘Standing army’ of UK police on standby as far-right riots loom; countries issue travel advisories: Top developments
The United Kingdom is on high alert as thousands of riot police stand ready to manage potential outbreaks of violence that began more than a…
Man seriously hurt in Belfast ‘race hate crime’ in fresh unrest in UK
LONDON: The UK govt said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police were ready to deal with far-right rioting after another night of destructive troubles across…
‘You will regret your actions’: UK PM Starmer issues warning to far-right protesters
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a stern warning to far-right protesters participating in the worst rioting England has seen in 13 years, stating that…
53 police officers, 3 police dogs injured in violent riots in Southport after stabbing attack
LONDON: Fifty-three police officers and three police dogs were injured during violent riots which erupted in Southport on Tuesday night just yards from where a…
UK stabbing: Violent clashes erupt outside Southport mosque over attack that killed 3 children
Violent clashes have erupted between demonstrators on Wednesday and law enforcement after a sizable group assembled near a mosque in Southport, UK.Videos of the demonstration…
Violent riots break out in Leeds and in east London
LONDON: Widespread rioting broke out in Leeds on Thursday night triggered by children being forcibly removed from their family by social services, and there were…
N. Irish journalist murder trial opens in Belfast
BELFAST: The trial of three men accused of murdering a Northern Irish journalist five years ago opened in Belfast on Thursday, with the court viewing…